In Memory

Barry Max Bell

GASTONIA - Barry Max Bell, 75, passed away peacefully May 11, 2014, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. Mr. Bell was born Feb. 27, 1939, in Rutherford County, to the late Henry Clay Bell and Ethel Biggerstaff Bell. He was also preceded by a son, Martin Clay Bell. He was a longtime member of Loray Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school for 37 years and served as Deacon. He was a retired pharmacist and also was a woodworker and owner of Woodmaster, Inc. Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years, Kathy G. Bell. Sons: Andrew "Andy" Bell of Bangkok, Thai-land and Charles "Chuck" Bell of Gastonia. Grandchildren, Brandon and Morgan. Brother, Ted Bell (Nancy) and sister Jannine Bell Dellinger (Gary) and very special friends, Bill Davis, Dennis Cloninger, A. Gordon Lewis and also David Hammonds. A celebration of life service will be held 7 p.m. Friday, May 16, at Loray Baptist Church with Dr. Kent Cranford officiating. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/gastongazette/obituary.aspx?-